Monday, May 17, 2010

Final Blog of the Year (Blog #37)

Finally, the last blog of the year!! With this last blog I would like for you to tell everyone what your plans are for the summer. Also, you may add jabs at Mr. Hinman, positive comments for Mr. Hinman, how much you liked the blogs and his class, and anything else that comes to mind.

**(Remember the blog posting rules still apply, so do not be rude and also remember this is worth points so get it done!)

Sunday, May 9, 2010

The Holocaust (Blog #36)

During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million 'non-aryans'. The violence against Jews during the Holocaust led to the founding of Israel after World War II.


*Holocaust, The History Channel*



Your Assignment:

1.) Why did Hitler begin mass killings of Jews?
2.) What was the difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp?
3.) Read the quote by Elie Wiesel on page 939, what is the theme?
4.) State your thoughts and opinions on Hitler's Holocaust.

Due: Sunday 5/16/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Friday, May 7, 2010

Japan's Pacific Campaign (Blog #35)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the United States into World War II. WWII established the United States as a leading player in international affairs.

Your Assignment:

1.) Specifically summarize the fighting in the Pacific between December 1941 and April 1942.

Due: Sunday 5/9/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.